Computing Infrastructure Scrum Master

KAIROS Inc•Dahlgren, VA

1d•$95,000 - $140,000

About The Position

KAIROS, Inc is searching for an energetic, experienced, and highly motivated Computing Infrastructure Scrum Master, to join our team. Established in July 2013, KAIROS, Inc. is a growing Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in Life Cycle Program Management, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Logistics and Sustainment, Enterprise Platforms and AI, and Additive Manufacturing services focused on optimizing customers’ program performance and mission through proven methodologies and ethical practices. Our headquarters is in California, MD near Naval Air Station Patuxent River. We offer competitive salaries and benefits with outstanding growth potential. The CI Scrum Master is a servant-leader dedicated to driving the effectiveness and execution of the Computing Infrastructure (CI) Technical Design Agent (TDA) team. The primary objective is to facilitate the team’s adherence to its Agile framework, which consists of three Program Increments (PIs) annually, each containing a series of two-week sprints. This role focuses on facilitating all Scrum events, removing impediments, coaching the team on Agile principles, and fostering seamless collaboration within a complex, multi-vendor ecosystem. The ideal candidate is an expert in the Scrum framework

Requirements

A predictable and efficient sprint cadence with properly facilitated and time-boxed events.
An impediment log showing tracked, prioritized, and resolved issues.
Accurate and transparent Agile artifacts (e.g., burndown charts, velocity metrics, updated backlogs).
Actionable improvement items generated from sprint retrospectives to increase team effectiveness.
Strong customer relations, analytics, and documentation skills
Self-starter, highly motivated, strong work ethic with a commitment to quality
Microsoft office suite proficiency, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Ability to work within a challenging, fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Ability to work independently
Ability to multi-task and meet competing, deliverable deadlines
Detail oriented
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide clear status and/or communicate issues
Ability to adapt to evolving technology
Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field from an accredited college or university.
3–5+ years of experience in a Scrum Master role for a software or systems development team.
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent certification.
This position is subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. In order to complete the requirements for government security clearance investigation you must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to complete the full background investigation. This position requires an Active Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Agile management tools such as Jira and Confluence.
Experience working in a DoD, government contracting, or other highly regulated environment.
Familiarity with scaled Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS).
A technical background in infrastructure, networking, or systems engineering.
Advanced Agile or Scrum certifications (e.g., A-CSM, PSM II).

Responsibilities

Facilitate Scrum Ceremonies: Lead all team-level Agile events, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, to ensure the team maintains its disciplined two-week sprint cadence.
Support PI Planning: Actively participate in and support the team's Program Increment (PI) planning events three times annually, helping to align team objectives with broader program goals.
Impediment Removal: Proactively identify, track, and remove obstacles, distractions, and dependencies that hinder the development team's progress and focus.
Agile Coaching: Act as a servant-leader and coach, guiding the team on Scrum principles, Agile best practices, and fostering an environment of continuous improvement and self-organization.
Backlog Management Support: Assist the Product Owner in maintaining a healthy, well-defined, and properly prioritized product backlog.
Foster Transparency: Ensure that key Agile artifacts, such as product backlogs, burndown charts, and team metrics, are visible, accurate, and up-to-date to promote transparency with stakeholders.
Multi-Vendor Collaboration: Facilitate communication and effective collaboration between the CI team and other key vendors (Haivision, GET, DRS, Compunetix, NSWCDD) to ensure seamless integration and resolve cross-team dependencies.